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Demons rapt with Oliver's progress after encouraging start to season
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Clayton Oliver has turned his life around "significantly" following the AFL star's well-documented struggles. ⌘ Read more
'Becoming an epidemic': Sydney records two more lithium-ion battery-related fires
The tally of lithium-ion battery-related fires increase in New South Wales, with two more fires sparking in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Parents asked to cut childcare hours as regional provider struggles to find, house staff
An Esperance childcare provider is asking parents to consider reducing the hours their children spend in care as it grapples with staff shortages and a long waiting list. ⌘ Read more
The key to finding out if you’re likely to have non-identical twins is all in your saliva
Data collected from more than 8,000 mothers of twins from the US, UK, Netherlands, Iceland and Australia have identified seven genetic markers that produce "twinning". ⌘ Read more
Cases of a 'nasty' bacterial disease have spiked in Queensland, driving fresh calls for a better vaccine
Queensland health experts have been mystified by an "unusual" spike in cases of Q fever, a nasty bacterial disease that has long plagued rural communities. ⌘ Read more
Teenager critically injured in crash with allegedly stolen car on Gold Coast
Emergency services were called to Labrador in the early hours of this morning after a collision between two vehicles, one of which police allege was stolen 30 minutes earlier. ⌘ Read more
'It felt right': Trailblazer Cavallo announces engagement at Adelaide United's home ground
A-League Men player Josh Cavallo thanks Adelaide United after getting engaged to his partner on the pitch at Hindmarsh Stadium. ⌘ Read more
High Court to decide if church liable for child sexual abuse in regional Victoria five decades ago
Lower courts have accepted that on the balance of probabilities, the assistant priest assaulted the boy. But the Catholic Church is challenging its liability for the abuse. ⌘ Read more
Kristen Stewart stars as the small-town 'Grade-A dyke' in this blood-spattered queer noir
Love Lies Bleeding is an instant entry into the queer heart-throb canon, arriving after years of gnawing hunger for complex female antiheroes. ⌘ Read more
TikTok faces an ultimatum in the US: sell or get banned. But how did it get to here?**
The US House of Representatives passes a bill that could spell the end of TikTok for US users. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Beyoncé, Adele and U2 have worked with this designer. Now she takes on an epic theatre show in Australia
Acclaimed set designer Es Devlin takes us behind the scenes of Sam Mendes's blockbuster production of The Lehman Trilogy, now playing in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Swifties, Cumberbitches and the BTS ARMY: How fangirling can be empowering
A few years ago, author and journalist Tabitha Carvan became obsessed with British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. It taught her the importance of female joy. ⌘ Read more
Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow double act in MCG blockbuster
The Tigers will have to find a way to handle Carlton's twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay if they are to beat the Blues at the MCG. ⌘ Read more
Rent is 30 years old, but the new Aussie production proves it's as vital (and cheesy) as ever
Rent: The Musical was one of the longest running shows on Broadway. Now it's in Australia, with an Australian cast. Can this new interpretation capture the spirit and verve of the 90s classic? ⌘ Read more
Children in poorer, outer-city suburbs more like to develop asthma
Children in outer-city suburbs are twice as likely to develop asthma, the latest census data has revealed. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX expected to open higher, Wall Street has mixed session
Australia's share market is expected to open higher on the opening bell, despite a mixed session on Wall Street overnight. ⌘ Read more
Lanning achieves WPL feat as Delhi Capitals advance to final
Australian great Meg Lanning finishes the Women's Premier League as the top run-scorer while guiding Delhi Capitals to a place in the tournament final. ⌘ Read more
Third places are good for your wellbeing and wallet. This is how to find yours
When you're not at home or at work or school where are you? Perhaps it's a local park, swimming spot or the library. Whether you're familiar with the term or not, these are all examples of 'third places'. ⌘ Read more
Townsville residents asked to open their homes to desperate P@nk fans ahead of sold-out concerts
As accommodation prices soar up to $2,000 a night, fans living in the regional Queensland city are trying to help those from out of town find a place to stay. ⌘ Read more
NSW toughens penalties for asbestos-related offences after contaminated mulch fiasco
The new state-wide reforms are the biggest amendment to environment protection laws since 1991, and will see the doubling of maximum penalties to millions of dollars for top-tier serious offences. ⌘ Read more
Sydney rock oyster farmers in hot water as marine heatwave leads to closure of lake
Water temperatures reached 29 degrees in parts of Merimbula Lake in the past week, forcing oyster farmers to close harvesting on a south coast estuary lake farmed for more than a century. ⌘ Read more
Amelia's mum disappeared 11 years ago, leaving barely a trace and a multitude of questions
Amelia Grozdanovski has been waiting more than a decade for answers about her mother Lorrin's disappearance. She says the high-profile case of Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy leaves her wondering why police still haven't found her mum. ⌘ Read more
Several Palestinians left stranded and distressed after Australian visas suddenly cancelled
Some who have had visas cancelled are now stuck in foreign countries where they have no legal status and cannot return to Gaza. ⌘ Read more
170 million TikTok users could be blocked from app in US
Members of the US Congress have voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning TikTok in America if the company isn't sold to non-Chinese owners. ⌘ Read more
Whistleblowers allege medical files were lost and patient care compromised by frontline Queensland Health unit
The allegations emerged after two of the unit's most senior medicos made complaints to the state's Crime and Corruption Commission seeking protection as official whistleblowers. ⌘ Read more
JackJumpers to face Melbourne United in NBL Championship Series
In just their third season in the NBL, Tasmania JackJumpers will contest the best-of-five season decider against title favourites Melbourne United after defeating Perth Wildcats. ⌘ Read more
At Ikea, the playground and children's swimming lessons, guns are now everywhere in Israel
Regular Israelis are taking up arms in record numbers in the wake of the October 7 attack. It's left some Palestinian citizens of Israel fearful. ⌘ Read more
Residents feel 'threatened' as crime rate gap grows between regional NSW and Sydney
Research shows the rates of property and violent crime in regional NSW were about 60 per cent higher than in Sydney last year, prompting calls for greater intervention. ⌘ Read more
As the ATO reignites old debts worth billions, Adriana fears losing everything
The Australian Taxation Office is owed tens of billions of dollars worth of income tax debts it once dismissed as being "uneconomical to pursue". It's been a shock for many taxpayers to now have the debts resurrected. These debts in some cases date back more than a decade and are pushing some towards bankruptcy. ⌘ Read more
Why Japan's military is relaxing rules around hair length
Australia has long struggled to recruit as many personnel as our defence force chiefs would like. But ours isn't the only military in the Asia-Pacific region facing issues. ⌘ Read more
These public health patients got sick of waiting for essential surgery and turned to the private system instead
Sick of languishing on the public hospital waitlist for surgery, or even just an initial consultation, these Australians felt they had no choice but to take out private health cover and wait through the 12-month exclusion period. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely ropeable': Lambie slams Liberals for using domain name almost identical to her official party site
Senator Jacqui Lambie says she cannot believe the Liberals have "gone this far" in creating a website to attack her in the lead-up to the Tasmanian election. ⌘ Read more
Lithuania blames Russia for hammer attack on exiled aide of Alexei Navalny
A hammer-wielding assailant has attacked an exiled aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Lithuania — something the country blamed on Russia. ⌘ Read more
Candidates hopeful SA Voice to Parliament can make a difference, despite national referendum result
Candidates are hopeful being part of South Australia's Voice to Parliament will help them address the challenges facing their communities, but they acknowledge it will not be the only solution. ⌘ Read more
What's the best exercise to help treat depression? That answer changes if you're a man or woman
A major Australian review finds exercise shouldn't just be an add-on treatment for depression and the benefits might be heightened if you've never tried a downward dog or deadlift before. ⌘ Read more
Debate reignites over Victoria's plans to raise age of criminal responsibility to 14
Experts say the research supports raising the age to 14, despite Victoria's police chief not supporting the measure. ⌘ Read more
Leo DiCaprio's spotlight on beef industry land clearing highlights crucial data discrepancies
A Hollywood A-lister may not have realised the can of worms he was opening by wading into the deforestation debate in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Eamon was 17 when a psych tried to 'fix' his homosexuality. He says a ban of the practice will save lives
Eamon McCaughan attempted suicide within two years of participating in gay conversion therapy. He says a ban proposed in the NSW parliament will save lives. ⌘ Read more
The government is preparing to squeeze older Australians on aged care costs — and the opposition is keeping unusually quiet**
How many older Australians is the government willing to squeeze to help fund a bigger and better aged care sector? And how hard is it willing to squeeze them, asks David Speers. ⌘ Read more
'Bring back my baby': Father of slain Victorian woman wants body returned to India
The father of Chaithanya Madhagani, whose body was found in a wheelie bin in Victoria's south at the weekend, says he is desperate for her remains to be repatriated to India. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer Jim Chalmers to temper great surplus expectations in pre-budget speech
The treasurer is set to manage the expectations of a larger surplus in a pre-budget address, warning a decline in iron ore prices and a softening labour market will impact the bottom line. ⌘ Read more
Missing family found alive after becoming stranded in WA's flood-stricken outback
Seven people have been found alive after becoming stranded for days in Western Australia's flooded outback. ⌘ Read more
Global life expectancy fell by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic but Australia bucked the trend
Australia was one of the only countries to record an increase in life expectancy from 2019 to 2021, demonstrating the "relative success" of Australia's handling of the pandemic, an infectious diseases expert says. ⌘ Read more
While Aussies beg for babysitters on Facebook, childcare in Finland is guaranteed by the government
Australia's childcare system has been described as a "ridiculous struggle" for many working families, but could a country a world away teach us how to do it right? ⌘ Read more
Former federal MP running for Logan mayor vows to return donation from convicted corrupt businessman
A former federal MP who is running for mayor of Queensland's Logan City has renounced a donation from a convicted corrupt businessman after the ABC questioned him about the campaign contribution. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat CFA responding to reports of two people trapped in gold mine
Ballarat CFA, Ambulance, FRV, and police are on scene at Ballarat Gold Mine after two people became trapped underground. ⌘ Read more
Bottle shop owners shocked at removal of key alcohol intervention strategy in Alice Springs
Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors have been removed from suburban bottle shops in Alice Springs, leaving liquor outlet owners shocked and concerned for public safety. ⌘ Read more
Tank farms show stark reality of Australia's wine industry crisis even if China drops tariffs
Chinese authorities have announced an interim decision that tariffs of 220 per cent on Australian wine are not longer necessary, but the industry doesn't see a return to the market fixing its crisis. ⌘ Read more
What we know about Haiti gang leader Jimmy Chérizier known as 'Barbecue'
Haiti's prime minister has resigned after gangs torched and stormed prisons. This is what we know about one of the key leaders and what the future holds. ⌘ Read more
ISIS wife who returned to Australia expected to enter plea, sentencing set for June
Mariam Raad was arrested in January 2023 and charged with entering or remaining in an area controlled by the Islamic State group. ⌘ Read more
The New York Times sends takedown notices to Wordle look-alike games
The newspaper is fighting off Wordle "clones" with takedown notices, arguing that numerous games inspired by its mega-popular word-guessing game infringe on its copyright protections. ⌘ Read more
New Mexico man dies of the plague, in first fatal US case of the disease since 2020
The plague occurs naturally in rural parts of the western United States, where it is carried by wild rodents including rock squirrels, wood rats, chipmunks, mice and rabbits. ⌘ Read more
Former Queensland radio host found guilty of historical sexual offences against girl
Peter Lang, who was a prominent radio host on the Sunshine Coast, has been found guilty of charges including carnal knowledge of a girl under 16. ⌘ Read more
Plant growers 'scared of retribution' from Bunnings want trading practices investigated
Bunnings' monopoly over the gardening sector has prompted calls for the retail giant to face the same scrutiny as Australia's two major supermarkets. ⌘ Read more
Thailand's most popular political party set to be disbanded
Thailand's Election Commission announces it will ask Thailand's Constitutional Court to disband the Move Forward Party over concerns the party's campaign to change a law against insulting the monarchy undermines the country's system of governance. ⌘ Read more
Chinese Nobel-winning author targeted in unusual patriotic lawsuit
A patriotic blogger in China is suing prominent novelist Mo Yan over claims his books smeared the ruling Communist Party's reputation, "beautified" enemy Japanese soldiers and insulted former revolutionary leader Mao Zedong. ⌘ Read more
Four charged over alleged knifepoint robbery of elderly Alice Springs couple
Police have also charged one of the offenders over a robbery that happened hours before the alleged home invasion. ⌘ Read more
In a territory tradition, The Ghan is mooned by hundreds of bare bums near Darwin
Twenty years after baring their bums for the first time, old-time mooners have been joined by many first-timers to welcome passengers of the iconic tourist train The Ghan as it approaches Darwin. ⌘ Read more
Former White Ribbon ambassador jailed for raping wife
A Victorian survivor of abuse and sexual violence has spoken out after her former husband was sentenced over the horror she endured at his hands. ⌘ Read more
Dolphin's 'needless' death off NSW coast reignites calls for shark net removal
A resident who caught vision of the dead animal north of Wollongong on his lunchbreak says he hopes it creates impetus for change. ⌘ Read more
Parents of 22-year-old who died after one-punch attack look to new technology to find son's killer
After a 17-year search for answers, Bill and Cheryl McCormack are pinning their hopes on advancements in DNA testing and video software in the hunt for their son Shannon's killer. ⌘ Read more
Japan picks Aussie-born O'Leary for Olympics surfing spot
Surfer Connor O'Leary grew up in Cronulla, but when he takes to his board in Teahupo'o for the Paris Olympics, he will be representing Japan, his mother's native country. ⌘ Read more
Director Roman Polanski sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor
A woman alleges director Roman Polanski raped her in his home when she was a minor in the 1970s. ⌘ Read more
Did Tasmanian Labor's position on Hobart's AFL stadium just become clearer or murkier?**
The AFL has made it clear that Tasmania needs a new stadium for its own team. With an election looming, Labor remains opposed – but its leader says that could change in the future, writes Adam Holmes. ⌘ Read more
Kelly Wilkinson's estranged husband jailed for life over her murder on the Gold Coast in 2021
A man who repeatedly stabbed his estranged wife, then set her on fire in her backyard on the Gold Coast almost three years ago, has been jailed for life. ⌘ Read more
A roadside drug test gave a false positive, but still resulted in a loss of licence for the driver
An Adelaide man who falsely tested positive on a roadside drug screening has been issued a three-month loss of licence, despite official results revealing he was not driving under the influence. An Adelaide lawyer says she has been contacted by "lots of people" in the same situation, following a change in SA legislation last year. ⌘ Read more
Can a glass of apple cider vinegar a day keep the weight at bay? A new study suggests it could
A new experimental study provides some evidence of a link between drinking apple cider vinegar and weight loss. Here's what we know. ⌘ Read more
Meta blocked news from Facebook and Instagram in Canada — could they do the same in Australia?**
Meta's move has sparked concerns Australians could see a repeat of previous news bans — here's what the experts say is likely to happen next. ⌘ Read more
Veteran says ADF tried to buy her silence her after she made complaint
Former psychological examiner Penelope Looker tells the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide that the ADF tried to buy her silence after she made a complaint about the lack of support she received when she suffered a stroke. ⌘ Read more
Former special counsel Robert Hur defends comments on Joe Biden's age before congress
The lawyer tasked with investigating US President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents defends his actions before congress. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur's Indian Wells tilt comes to an end as Zverev gains revenge
Alexander Zverev avenges his loss to Alex de Minaur at January's United Cup, winning in three sets as he advances to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Indian Wells Masters 1000 event. ⌘ Read more
Alleged online predator charged with 116 child abuse offences, including rape and stalking
Sunshine Coast police are urging parents to ensure their children are safe online. The accused man is set to face court later this month. ⌘ Read more
Pets increasingly causing more injuries in Australian households, study finds
Researchers say a boom in pets during the pandemic could be linked to the increase in pet-related injuries to owners across Australia. Here are the key takeaways. ⌘ Read more
Corrupt ATO employee jailed for taking bribes to reduce tax debts
A former Australian Tax Office employee has been sentenced to five years jail for corrupt conduct, including accepting bribes in exchange for reducing the tax debts of individuals and businesses. ⌘ Read more
Frustration to be unearthed in mining heartland as Senate banking inquiry comes to town
The Senate inquiry into bank closures in regional Australia is currently sitting in WA's Pilbara region and has heard that, without a bank, its community members and businesses have struggled to adjust. ⌘ Read more
Rohan Dennis faces court charged with causing death of Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins
Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis has faced court for the first time since being charged with causing the death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins, with prosecutors requesting time to complete a major crash reconstruction. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden clinches Democratic nomination ahead of a likely presidential rematch with Donald Trump
The president has won enough delegates to seal his party's nomination, as results come in from Georgia ahead of expected results from three other states. ⌘ Read more
101 years since the first woman was elected to a Queensland council, there's still a gender gap
Dr Ellen Kent Hughes was Queensland's first female politician, elected to council in 1923. A century later, just over a third of local government candidates are women. ⌘ Read more
Bronwyn Bishop makes on-air apology to Sophie Scamps for calling her 'anti-Semitic'
Former Liberal MP Bronwyn Bishop apologises to Sophie Scamps after calling her "anti-Semitic" for asking for funding to be restored to the United Nations aid agency operating in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Police concerned for Alice Springs girl, 13, missing since last week
Northern Territory police are calling for information about the whereabouts of a 13-year-old girl who was last seen nearly a week ago walking to a store in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
What it's like to be a photographer for the world's 'longest and toughest' horserace
Kathy Gabriel says chasing cattle through Victoria's High Country led to her dream job, snapping horseriders racing across the Patagonian wilderness in the Gaucho Derby. ⌘ Read more
What Godzilla Minus One's Oscar win means for the movie industry
On a budget of $18–23 million dollars, Godzilla Minus One has redefined what a low-budget action film can achieve — and it has the Oscar to prove it. ⌘ Read more
Most people with coeliac disease don't know they have it. Here are the signs to look out for
Coeliac disease can have significant long-term health impacts but most people living with the condition don't know they have it. There are some simple steps to take if you think you're one of them. ⌘ Read more
John takes medicinal cannabis and believes he shouldn't have to stop driving because of it
A West Australian man says he breaks the law out of necessity every time he gets behind the wheel after taking medicinal cannabis for pain relief. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall St jumps despite hotter-than-expected inflation reading
The three key US indices jump even though inflation data raises more questions about the timing of future cuts to interest rates in the world's largest economy. Follow on our live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
From a leaking bathroom to safety hazards, couple fights to have issues fixed in $1m newly built dream retirement home
Their home was supposed to be Kim and Keven's retirement dream, but they say the build was riddled with issues, significantly delayed, and they kept hitting walls trying to get problems fixed. ⌘ Read more
Ellyse Perry creates WPL history with stunning bowling performance
Australian great Ellyse Perry produces a player-of-the-match display, as Royal Challengers Bangalore secure their place in the Women's Premier League playoffs. ⌘ Read more
Immigration bungle could result in former detainees who breached visa conditions escaping conviction
The federal government has been forced to reveal it bungled issuing visas to 149 people released from immigration detention, meaning some who have breached strict monitoring conditions in the months since may get away with no consequences. ⌘ Read more
Anti-Kremlin fighters say they've taken a Russian village after cross-border attack from Ukraine
Armed fighters who say they are Russian claim to have crossed the border from Ukraine to attack targets on the same day a wave of drone attacks damaged energy facilities including an oil refinery. ⌘ Read more
'Never seen anything like that': Antonis's breathtaking goal helps Melbourne City thump Wanderers 7-0
From just inside the halfway line, Melbourne City's Terry Antonis scores one of the best goals seen in the A-League Men, as Western Sydney Wanderers fall to their heaviest defeat in the competition. ⌘ Read more
What to do if you encounter a snake at home
What precautions can you take to make your property as unappealing to snakes as possible — and what should you do if you do spot one? We ask the experts. ⌘ Read more
Federal and NT governments announce $1b package to fully fund NT public schools
The federal government will invest an additional $737 million from 2025 to 2029 in Northern Territory public schools under the agreement, which it says will go to addressing serious educational disadvantage in the territory. ⌘ Read more
Fruit, veg growers say biggest customer 'is the rubbish bin', as millions of tonnes of food is wasted
Fresh produce growers scramble to meet "forecast" supply deals with supermarkets, but every year millions of dollars of surplus food goes to waste. So what's going on? ⌘ Read more
Young Canberrans most lonely people in territory, according to Health Research Institute
A Health Research Institute submission tells an inquiry into social isolation and loneliness that people between 18 and 29 report the highest levels of loneliness in the ACT, and residents aged 65 and over report the lowest. ⌘ Read more
Former ACT top prosecutor wants the government to redact parts of the report into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution
It comes after a judicial review found communications between a journalist and the head of the inquiry, Walter Sofronoff, could lead a fair-minded observer to conclude the reporter impacted Mr Sofronoff's views. ⌘ Read more
Telling rough sleepers to move on a 'last resort' as councils change approach in face of rising homelessness
A Victorian local laws officer says he leaves his car unlocked when he goes to speak with rough sleepers on council land in case he needs to make a quick exit. ⌘ Read more
'Quite troubling': Australia's 'slipping' support for Ukraine in spotlight
A former Ukrainian MP urges Australia to provide more support to the country's war effort, after the efficacy of a deal struck with France last year to provide shells to the country's military comes under the microscope. ⌘ Read more
Meth up, booze down: What wastewater testing tells us about Australia's drug use
Australia's alcohol consumption is in decline while the use of other drugs such as methamphetamines, cocaine and MDMA is growing, according to new wastewater analysis. ⌘ Read more
Will university reforms help more young people chase their dreams?**
From creating a national "jobs broker" to raising income support, potential changes could open a world of educational possibilities for rural students. ⌘ Read more
Scammed on social media – new figures show people over 65 are prime targets
There are promising signs a crackdown is working, however Australians were fleeced of just under half a billion dollars last year, according to new ACCC Scamwatch figures. ⌘ Read more